CVE-2019-17535 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Oct 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gila CMS allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the search parameter, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-17535?

CVE-2019-17535 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Gila CMS through 1.11.4 allows blog-list.php XSS, in both the gila-blog and gila-mag themes, via the search parameter, a related issue to CVE-2019-9647.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17535?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gilacms Gila Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17535?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17535 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-17535 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-17535 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f6c-r6m4-6362.